patriarkaallinen
Patriarkaalinen describes a social system or structure where men hold primary power and authority in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property. In the family, fathers or father-figures hold authority over women and children. This can extend to control over property inheritance and lineage. The term originates from the Greek words 'patēr' (father) and 'arkhē' (rule).
Societies are often described as patriarchal if they exhibit these characteristics, meaning that men are generally
Feminist theory, in particular, extensively analyzes and critiques patriarchal systems, examining how they are maintained and